Say Goodbye to Cracked Heels: Meet SkinIntegra Rapid Crack Repair

Summer can be hard on your feet. Sandals, barefoot walking, swimming, heat, and dry weather can all contribute to rough, dry, and cracked skin… especially around the heels.

If your heels are looking a little worse for wear this summer, there’s a product we love recommending to help get them back to feeling smooth and comfortable: SkinIntegra Rapid Crack Repair.

What Is SkinIntegra Rapid Crack Repair?

SkinIntegra Rapid Crack Repair is a targeted footcare product designed to help improve the appearance and feel of dry, rough, cracked skin.

It is especially useful for areas that tend to become thick and dry, such as the heels and other pressure areas of the feet.

Unlike a traditional lotion that you may apply simply to moisturize, a specialized crack-repair product is designed with the needs of severely dry, rough skin in mind.

Why Do Heels Crack?

Our heels take a lot of abuse throughout the day. Every time we stand and walk, the skin around the heel is exposed to pressure and friction.

When the skin becomes excessively dry and thickened, it can lose flexibility. As the heel expands with weight-bearing, the skin may begin to split, resulting in painful cracks or fissures.

Several factors can contribute to cracked heels, including:

- Dry skin

- Frequent sandal use

- Walking barefoot

- Hot summer weather

- Long periods of standing or walking

- Thick callused skin

- Dehydration of the skin

- Certain medical conditions

Once a crack develops, it can become uncomfortable and may continue to worsen if the surrounding skin remains dry and thick.

Why We Like SkinIntegra Rapid Crack Repair

At The Foot Nurse, we frequently see clients who struggle with persistent dry, cracked heels. SkinIntegra Rapid Crack Repair is one of the products we recommend as part of an at-home footcare routine.

The goal is simple: help soften and improve rough, cracked skin so your feet can feel smoother and more comfortable.

Consistent use is important. Just like taking care of your toenails or managing calluses, footcare products tend to work best when incorporated into a regular routine.

Your footcare nurse can also help determine whether this type of product is appropriate for your individual needs and provide recommendations for how to incorporate it into your footcare routine.

Don't Wait Until Your Heels Hurt!

One of the biggest mistakes people make with cracked heels is waiting until the cracks become painful before doing something about them.

If you notice that your heels are becoming:

- Dry or flaky

- Rough or thickened

- Deeply cracked

- Tender or uncomfortable

- Prone to recurring fissures

…it may be time to start giving them some extra attention.

Regular moisturizing and appropriate footcare can help maintain healthier-looking skin and prevent minor dryness from becoming a bigger problem.

Professional Footcare + At-Home Care

Professional footcare and at-home maintenance work best together.

During your footcare appointment, your Foot Nurse can assess the condition of your skin, provide appropriate callus care, and discuss ways to maintain your feet between appointments.

For clients dealing with dry, cracked heels, SkinIntegra Rapid Crack Repair can be a convenient addition to their home footcare routine.

And the best part? You don't need to make an extra trip to a store or search online to find it.

SkinIntegra Rapid Crack Repair Is Available Through The Foot Nurse

We sell SkinIntegra Rapid Crack Repair directly to our clients for $35 per tube.

If you're interested in trying it, simply ask your Foot Nurse during your next appointment. Your nurse can provide the product directly to you and discuss how it may fit into your footcare routine.

It's an easy way to continue caring for your feet between professional footcare appointments.

A Note for Clients With Diabetes

If you have diabetes, footcare deserves extra attention.

Dry or cracked skin can create openings in the skin that may increase the risk of complications, particularly for individuals who have decreased sensation or circulation concerns.

If you have diabetes, don't ignore cracks, open areas, redness, swelling, drainage, or other changes to your feet. Your footcare nurse can help identify concerns during your routine footcare visit and recommend when additional evaluation by your healthcare provider may be appropriate.

Do not apply products to open or infected areas unless directed by your healthcare provider.

Keep Your Feet Smooth All Year Long

Summer may be when you notice cracked heels the most, but maintaining healthy skin is a year-round job.

A simple routine of regular foot inspections, appropriate moisturizing, proper footwear, and professional footcare can make a big difference in keeping your feet comfortable.

If your heels need a little extra help, ask your Foot Nurse about SkinIntegra Rapid Crack Repair at your next appointment.

$35 per tube, available for purchase directly from The Foot Nurse.

Healthy feet start with good footcare— and a little maintenance between appointments can go a long way!

The Foot Nurse

Providing professional footcare throughout the Twin Cities Metro, including in-home footcare, community center settings, and appointments at our footcare suites in Lake Elmo and West St. Paul.

Need footcare? Book your appointment with The Foot Nurse today! Give us a call at 651-829-3944 to book an in-home visit or go online to www.thefootnurse.net to book a community center or wellness suite visit.